The Life Of The Transformed Believer

[Pastor Dr. Michael M Sherrod]

The life of the Transformed believer models love , trust , and obedience . Transformation  of a believer’s character will be evidenced by responding to the demands and events of life in the same character and manner as Jesus . ‘

’Whoever has my commands and obeys them , he is the one who loves me . He who loves me will be loved by my Father , and I too will love him and show myself to him ‘’ ( John 14:21 ) . AT the core of spiritual transformation rests this truth: Love and trust result in obedience . Obedience in a believer’s relationship with Jesus produces even greater love and stronger faith . That doesn’t imply that obedience is always easy . Obedience certainly wasn’t easy for Jesus as the dark shadow of the cross inched ever closer to Him . Without Jesus ‘ obedience , the world would have been lost . Without the obedience of believers , the church is just a social center . (  1 John 5:2-5 . ) . For believers , transformation is walking His Word , day in and day out , not just talking them . It’s living God’s Word out loud . Transformed believers live the Word of God and thus love God and others the way Jesus loves them . Fruit then is produced- not because of who is watching but because of Who is guiding the actions . ‘’This is to my Father’s glory , that you bear much fruit , showing yourselves to be my disciples ‘’ ( John 15:8 ) . Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus says , ‘’ Come to me … learn from me… and you will find rest for your souls . ‘’ The believer in the process of being transformed comes to God’s Word for the wisdom and sustenance found there . The question , ‘’ How will this affect my relationship with Jesus ?’’ become the lens through which believers look at every aspect of life .God calls believers to see the world as Jesus did to love the lost as He does . God calls us to share His love with others .